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Old 23rd Feb 2010, 09:10
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FlightDetent

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To follow stable 3,02 deg profile I would leave 3000 (2944 height) at 9 NM from touch down, that is 4 DME inbound "KFA". To do so, pull FPA at 4,3D.


Yours, FD (the un-real)

My preferred profile would be different though. 7 DME green dot at 3000, then FPA to obtain -500 fpm descending 1900, at 4 DME to 'KFA' deccelerate with flaps and gear to be fully configured just before 'KFA', at 2000 RA landing memo appears and cross FAF 'KFA' at ALT 1900 with final speed, checklist complete, FPA -3 deg. Continious intermediate segment without recourse to level flight.

Some would say K.I.S.S. in which case green dot to 7 DME on final track at 3000, then OP DES to 1900. At 3 DME to 'KFA' deccelerate with flaps and gear to be fully configured before 'KFA' and cross FAF 'KFA' on final speed with checklist complete, FPA -3 deg pulled 0,3 NM before FAF.

Given the location of airport, I would expect a significant positive ISA dev, which would put you somewhat above the real geometrical profile.
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